Platte City, MO Map & Demographics

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Platte City?

Per Capita income in Platte City is $29,690.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Platte City?

Median Family Income in Platte City is $61,932.

Q: What is the Median Household income in Platte City?

Median Household Income in Platte City is $58,802.

Q: What is Income or Wage Gap in Platte City?

Income or Wage Gap in Platte City is 22.2%.Women in Platte City earn 77.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

Q: What is Inequality or Gini Index in Platte City?

Inequality or Gini Index in Platte City is 0.40.

Q: What is the Total Population of Platte City?

Total Population of Platte City is 4,781.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Platte City?

Total Male Population of Platte City is 2,282.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Platte City?

Total Female Population of Platte City is 2,499.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Platte City?

There are 91.32 Males per 100 Females in Platte City.

Q: What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Platte City?

There are 109.51 Females per 100 Males in Platte City.

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Platte City Map

Platte City Overview

$29,690

PER CAPITA INCOME

$61,932

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$58,802

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

22.2%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

77.8¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

0.40

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

4,781

TOTAL POPULATION

2,282

MALE POPULATION

2,499

FEMALE POPULATION

91.32

MALES / 100 FEMALES

109.51

FEMALES / 100 MALES

34.1

MEDIAN AGE

3.0

AVG FAMILY SIZE

2.4

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

2,636

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

72.0%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

4.0%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Platte City Zip Codes

64079

Platte City Area Codes

816

Income in Platte City

Income Overview in Platte City

Per Capita Income in Platte City is $29,690, while median incomes of families and households are $61,932 and $58,802 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	4,781	$29,690
Median Family Income	1,167	$61,932
Mean Family Income	1,167	$74,074
Median Household Income	1,932	$58,802
Mean Household Income	1,932	$71,558
Income Deficit	1,167	$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)	4,781	22.24%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	4,781	77.76¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	4,781	0.40

Earnings by Sex in Platte City

Average Earnings in Platte City are $37,225, $44,007 for men and $34,219 for women, a difference of 22.2%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	1,317 (47.0%)	$44,007
Female	1,483 (53.0%)	$34,219
Total	2,800 (100.0%)	$37,225

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Platte City

The most common earnings brackets in Platte City are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (155 | 11.8%) and $45,000 to $49,999 for women (178 | 12.0%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	76 (5.8%)	137 (9.2%)
$2,500 to $4,999	58 (4.4%)	7 (0.5%)
$5,000 to $7,499	48 (3.6%)	52 (3.5%)
$7,500 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	105 (7.1%)
$10,000 to $12,499	13 (1.0%)	14 (0.9%)
$12,500 to $14,999	11 (0.8%)	55 (3.7%)
$15,000 to $17,499	0 (0.0%)	160 (10.8%)
$17,500 to $19,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499	8 (0.6%)	66 (4.4%)
$22,500 to $24,999	43 (3.3%)	23 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $29,999	125 (9.5%)	68 (4.6%)
$30,000 to $34,999	89 (6.8%)	72 (4.9%)
$35,000 to $39,999	147 (11.2%)	158 (10.6%)
$40,000 to $44,999	54 (4.1%)	129 (8.7%)
$45,000 to $49,999	99 (7.5%)	178 (12.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.1%)
$55,000 to $64,999	126 (9.6%)	54 (3.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999	155 (11.8%)	37 (2.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999	142 (10.8%)	127 (8.6%)
$100,000+	123 (9.3%)	25 (1.7%)
Total	1,317 (100.0%)	1,483 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Platte City

Average earnings in Platte City are $55,200 for men and $40,164 for women, a difference of 27.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $110,000, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $36,630. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $67,692, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $36,474.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	-	-
High School Diploma	$36,630	$0
College or Associate's Degree	$70,288	$36,474
Bachelor's Degree	$48,942	$67,692
Graduate Degree	$110,000	$59,306
Total	$55,200	$40,164

Family Income in Platte City

Family Income Brackets in Platte City

According to the Platte City family income data, there are 286 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 14 families (1.2%) belonging to this category.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	90	7.7%
$10,000 to $14,999	14	1.2%
$15,000 to $24,999	25	2.1%
$25,000 to $34,999	71	6.1%
$35,000 to $49,999	286	24.5%
$50,000 to $74,999	235	20.1%
$75,000 to $99,999	151	12.9%
$100,000 to $149,999	197	16.9%
$150,000 to $199,999	77	6.6%
$200,000+	23	2.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Platte City

4-person families (209 | 17.9%) account for the highest median family income in Platte City with $97,625 per family, while 2-person families (593 | 50.8%) have the highest median income of $29,299 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	593 (50.8%)	$58,598
3-Person Families	208 (17.8%)	$63,056
4-Person Families	209 (17.9%)	$97,625
5-Person Families	125 (10.7%)	$0
6-Person Families	15 (1.3%)	$0
7+ Person Families	17 (1.5%)	$0
Total	1,167 (100.0%)	$61,932

Family Income by Number of Earners in Platte City

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	35 (3.0%)	$0
1 Earner	612 (52.4%)	$41,700
2 Earners	403 (34.5%)	$93,309
3+ Earners	117 (10.0%)	$137,788
Total	1,167 (100.0%)	$61,932

Household Income in Platte City

Household Income Brackets in Platte City

With 406 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Platte City, accounting for 21.0% of all households. In contrast, only 41 households (2.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	91	4.7%
$10,000 to $14,999	41	2.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	230	11.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	89	4.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	406	21.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	373	19.3%
$75,000 to $99,999	220	11.4%
$100,000 to $149,999	332	17.2%
$150,000 to $199,999	100	5.2%
$200,000+	52	2.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Platte City

The median household income in Platte City is $58,802, with the highest median household income of $66,620 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 821 households (42.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $46,005, with 621 households (32.1%) in this group.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	252 (13.0%)	$56,071
25 to 44 Years	821 (42.5%)	$66,620
45 to 64 Years	621 (32.1%)	$46,005
65+ Years	238 (12.3%)	$65,071
Total	1,932 (100.0%)	$58,802

Poverty in Platte City

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Platte City

With 7.4% poverty level for males and 5.6% for females among the residents of Platte City, under 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 85 males (48.0%) and 9 females (39.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	85 (48.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	9 (39.1%)
16 and 17 Years	16 (19.1%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	50 (16.9%)
25 to 34 Years	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.8%)
55 to 64 Years	15 (20.5%)	43 (20.5%)
65 to 74 Years	42 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	160 (7.4%)	134 (5.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Platte City

According to the poverty statistics in Platte City, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	92 (52.0%)	100 (100.0%)
5 Years	68 (100.0%)	71 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years	135 (100.0%)	177 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years	234 (100.0%)	120 (100.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	14 (60.9%)
16 and 17 Years	68 (80.9%)	157 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years	339 (100.0%)	246 (83.1%)
25 to 34 Years	174 (98.9%)	235 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years	442 (100.0%)	313 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years	221 (100.0%)	438 (93.2%)
55 to 64 Years	58 (79.4%)	167 (79.5%)
65 to 74 Years	105 (71.4%)	161 (100.0%)
75 Years and over	56 (100.0%)	43 (100.0%)
Total	1,992 (92.6%)	2,242 (94.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Platte City

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Platte City show that 7.5% or 40 of the total 536 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 14.3%, comprising of 40 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	240 (85.7%)	40 (14.3%)
1 or 2 Children	167 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	89 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	496 (92.5%)	40 (7.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Platte City

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	64 (29.4%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	64 (14.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Platte City

The poverty data for Platte City shows that 40 of the married-couple family households (7.5%) and 64 of the single-parent households (10.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 40 households (14.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 64 household (15.7%) living below poverty.

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	40 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	64 (15.7%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	40 (7.5%)	64 (10.1%)

Race in Platte City

The most populous races in Platte City are White / Caucasian (4,296 | 89.9%), Hispanic or Latino (282 | 5.9%), and Some other Race (112 | 2.3%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	81	1.7%
Black / African American	75	1.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific	24	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	282	5.9%
Native / Alaskan	88	1.8%
White / Caucasian	4,296	89.9%
Two or more Races	105	2.2%
Some other Race	112	2.3%
Total	4,781	100.0%

Ancestry in Platte City

The most populous ancestries reported in Platte City are Irish (882 | 18.4%), German (852 | 17.8%), English (715 | 15.0%), American (436 | 9.1%), and Mexican (228 | 4.8%), together accounting for 65.1% of all Platte City residents.

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
American	436	9.1%
Apache	67	1.4%
Bhutanese	12	0.3%
Blackfeet	3	0.1%
British	6	0.1%
Cape Verdean	4	0.1%
Central American	17	0.4%
Cherokee	32	0.7%
Chippewa	21	0.4%
Dutch	9	0.2%
Eastern European	33	0.7%
English	715	15.0%
European	131	2.7%
French	124	2.6%
German	852	17.8%
Greek	33	0.7%
Icelander	33	0.7%
Indian (Asian)	12	0.3%
Irish	882	18.4%
Italian	52	1.1%
Japanese	41	0.9%
Korean	20	0.4%
Mexican	228	4.8%
Native Hawaiian	18	0.4%
Northern European	6	0.1%
Norwegian	4	0.1%
Polish	93	1.9%
Salvadoran	17	0.4%
Samoan	6	0.1%
Scotch-Irish	194	4.1%
Scottish	62	1.3%
Slavic	19	0.4%
Spaniard	24	0.5%
Spanish	6	0.1%
Subsaharan African	4	0.1%
Swedish	66	1.4%
Swiss	35	0.7%
Thai	20	0.4%
Welsh	48	1.0%
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Immigrants in Platte City

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Platte City came from Central America (84 | 1.8%), Latin America (84 | 1.8%), Mexico (84 | 1.8%), Europe (39 | 0.8%), and Germany (32 | 0.7%), together accounting for 6.8% of all Platte City residents.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Asia	28	0.6%
Central America	84	1.8%
Europe	39	0.8%
Germany	32	0.7%
Iraq	20	0.4%
Italy	7	0.2%
Latin America	84	1.8%
Mexico	84	1.8%
Philippines	8	0.2%
South Eastern Asia	8	0.2%
Southern Europe	7	0.2%
Western Asia	20	0.4%
Western Europe	32	0.7%
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Sex and Age in Platte City

The most populous age groups in Platte City are 40 to 44 Years (357 | 15.6%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (296 | 11.8%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	177 (7.8%)	100 (4.0%)
5 to 9 Years	97 (4.3%)	167 (6.7%)
10 to 14 Years	355 (15.6%)	201 (8.0%)
15 to 19 Years	183 (8.0%)	180 (7.2%)
20 to 24 Years	257 (11.3%)	296 (11.8%)
25 to 29 Years	103 (4.5%)	83 (3.3%)
30 to 34 Years	121 (5.3%)	169 (6.8%)
35 to 39 Years	125 (5.5%)	115 (4.6%)
40 to 44 Years	357 (15.6%)	204 (8.2%)
45 to 49 Years	55 (2.4%)	272 (10.9%)
50 to 54 Years	168 (7.4%)	198 (7.9%)
55 to 59 Years	34 (1.5%)	101 (4.0%)
60 to 64 Years	39 (1.7%)	126 (5.0%)
65 to 69 Years	55 (2.4%)	52 (2.1%)
70 to 74 Years	100 (4.4%)	126 (5.0%)
75 to 79 Years	35 (1.5%)	40 (1.6%)
80 to 84 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over	21 (0.9%)	69 (2.8%)
Total	2,282 (100.0%)	2,499 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Platte City

Median Family Size in Platte City

The median family size in Platte City is 2.95 persons per family, with married-couple families (536 | 45.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.18 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (190 | 16.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.45 persons per family.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	536 (45.9%)	3.18
Single Male/Father	190 (16.3%)	2.45
Single Female/Mother	441 (37.8%)	2.88
Total Families	1,167 (100.0%)	2.95

Median Household Size in Platte City

The median household size in Platte City is 2.35 persons per household, with married-couple households (536 | 27.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.18 persons per household. non-family households (765 | 39.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.34 persons per household.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	536 (27.7%)	3.18
Single Male/Father	190 (9.8%)	2.62
Single Female/Mother	441 (22.8%)	2.96
Non-family	765 (39.6%)	1.34
Total Households	1,932 (100.0%)	2.35

Household Size by Marriage Status in Platte City

Out of a total of 1,932 households in Platte City, 1,167 (60.4%) are family households, while 765 (39.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 549, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 486.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	486 (25.2%)
2-Person Households	549 (28.4%)	261 (13.5%)
3-Person Households	239 (12.4%)	18 (0.9%)
4-Person Households	222 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	125 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	15 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	17 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,167 (60.4%)	765 (39.6%)

Female Fertility in Platte City

Fertility by Age in Platte City

Average fertility rate in Platte City is 91.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 179.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 81.7% of all women with births.

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
20 to 34 years	98 (81.7%)	179.0
35 to 50 years	22 (18.3%)	37.0
Total	120 (100.0%)	91.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Platte City

36.7% of women with births (120) in Platte City are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 72.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 61.2% of them unmarried.

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	38 (38.8%)	60 (61.2%)
35 to 50 years	6 (27.3%)	16 (72.7%)
Total	44 (36.7%)	76 (63.3%)

Fertility by Education in Platte City

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Platte City

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0.0
College or Associate's Degree	114 (95.0%)	225.0
Bachelor's Degree	6 (5.0%)	32.0
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	120 (100.0%)	91.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Platte City

63.3% of women with births in Platte City are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 66.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	38 (33.3%)	76 (66.7%)
Bachelor's Degree	6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	44 (36.7%)	76 (63.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Platte City

Employment by Class of Employer in Platte City

Among the 2,525 employed individuals in Platte City, private company employees (1,860 | 73.7%), not-for-profit organizations (221 | 8.7%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (147 | 5.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	1,860	73.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	6	0.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	147	5.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations	221	8.7%
Local Government Employees	81	3.2%
State Government Employees	77	3.0%
Federal Government Employees	133	5.3%
Unpaid Family Workers	0	0.0%
Total	2,525	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Platte City

According to the labor force statistics for Platte City, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,661), 72.0% or 2,636 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.0% or 105 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 55 to 59 years, with 91.9% or 124 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.1% or 64 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	203 (59.7%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years	449 (81.2%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years	150 (80.6%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years	244 (84.1%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	708 (88.4%)	42 (5.9%)
45 to 54 Years	576 (83.1%)	64 (11.1%)
55 to 59 Years	124 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years	59 (35.8%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	100 (30.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	22 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	2,636 (72.0%)	105 (4.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Platte City

According to labor force statistics for Platte City, 82.0% of individuals (1,861) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,270) are in the labor force, with 5.7% or 106 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 95.3% or 656 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.2% or 58 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	30 (56.6%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	607 (78.1%)	38 (4.9%)
College / Associate Degree	568 (75.5%)	77 (10.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	656 (95.3%)	17 (2.5%)
Total	1,861 (82.0%)	129 (5.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Platte City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Platte City are Management (267 | 10.8%), Business & Financial (205 | 8.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (168 | 6.8%), Community & Social Service (141 | 5.7%), and Health Technologists (131 | 5.3%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Platte City, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (92.3%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	102 (38.2%)	165 (61.8%)
Business & Financial	29 (14.1%)	176 (85.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	65 (69.9%)	28 (30.1%)
Computers & Mathematics	48 (63.2%)	28 (36.8%)
Architecture & Engineering	8 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service	69 (48.9%)	72 (51.1%)
Education, Arts & Media	13 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support	42 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	14 (18.9%)	60 (81.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	0 (0.0%)	12 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	13 (7.7%)	155 (92.3%)
Health Technologists	0 (0.0%)	131 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	278 (31.8%)	596 (68.2%)
Total (Overall)	1,043 (42.1%)	1,434 (57.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Platte City are Healthcare Support (198 | 8.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (165 | 6.7%), Personal Care & Service (75 | 3.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (63 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (62 | 2.5%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Platte City, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (76.2%), Law Enforcement (56.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (30.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	0 (0.0%)	198 (100.0%)
Security & Protection	14 (22.6%)	48 (77.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention	0 (0.0%)	37 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement	14 (56.0%)	11 (44.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving	51 (30.9%)	114 (69.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	48 (76.2%)	15 (23.8%)
Personal Care & Service	0 (0.0%)	75 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	113 (20.1%)	450 (79.9%)
Total (Overall)	1,043 (42.1%)	1,434 (57.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Platte City are Office & Administration (191 | 7.7%), and Sales & Related (75 | 3.0%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	47 (62.7%)	28 (37.3%)
Office & Administration	33 (17.3%)	158 (82.7%)
Total (Category)	80 (30.1%)	186 (69.9%)
Total (Overall)	1,043 (42.1%)	1,434 (57.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Platte City are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (89 | 3.6%), Construction & Extraction (48 | 1.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (16 | 0.6%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	16 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction	48 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	89 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	153 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	1,043 (42.1%)	1,434 (57.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Platte City are Transportation (353 | 14.2%), Material Moving (170 | 6.9%), and Production (98 | 4.0%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	40 (40.8%)	58 (59.2%)
Transportation	341 (96.6%)	12 (3.4%)
Material Moving	38 (22.4%)	132 (77.6%)
Total (Category)	419 (67.5%)	202 (32.5%)
Total (Overall)	1,043 (42.1%)	1,434 (57.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Platte City

Employment Industries in Platte City

The major employment industries in Platte City include Transportation & Warehousing (344 | 13.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (340 | 13.7%), Manufacturing (267 | 10.8%), Finance & Insurance (224 | 9.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (214 | 8.6%).

Employment Industries by Sex in Platte City

The Platte City industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (97.4%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	16 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	115 (91.3%)	11 (8.7%)
Manufacturing	141 (52.8%)	126 (47.2%)
Wholesale Trade	15 (31.2%)	33 (68.8%)
Retail Trade	37 (22.8%)	125 (77.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing	295 (85.8%)	49 (14.2%)
Utilities	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Information	81 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance	0 (0.0%)	224 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	24 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific	48 (50.0%)	48 (50.0%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	48 (42.9%)	64 (57.1%)
Educational Services	40 (29.8%)	94 (70.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	9 (2.6%)	331 (97.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	0 (0.0%)	102 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services	51 (23.8%)	163 (76.2%)
Public Administration	88 (65.7%)	46 (34.3%)
Total	1,043 (42.1%)	1,434 (57.9%)

Education in Platte City

School Enrollment in Platte City

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,405 students in Platte City are middle school (449 | 32.0%), high school (316 | 22.5%), and college / undergraduate (245 | 17.4%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	101	7.2%
Kindergarten	72	5.1%
Elementary School	155	11.0%
Middle School	449	32.0%
High School	316	22.5%
College / Undergraduate	245	17.4%
Graduate / Professional	67	4.8%
Total	1,405	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Platte City

Out of a total of 1,405 students who are enrolled in schools in Platte City, 261 (18.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,144 (81.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 41 (43.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 36 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	36 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old	167 (67.9%)	79 (32.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	422 (79.8%)	107 (20.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	246 (93.2%)	18 (6.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	45 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	101 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	53 (56.4%)	41 (43.6%)
35 Years and over	74 (82.2%)	16 (17.8%)
Total	1,144 (81.4%)	261 (18.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Platte City

Science & technology (149 | 19.4%), business (139 | 18.1%), psychology (104 | 13.6%), arts & humanities (99 | 12.9%), and education (95 | 12.4%) are the most common fields of study among 767 individuals in Platte City who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	0	0.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	68	8.9%
Physical & Health Sciences	9	1.2%
Psychology	104	13.6%
Social Sciences	14	1.8%
Engineering	0	0.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies	0	0.0%
Science & Technology	149	19.4%
Business	139	18.1%
Education	95	12.4%
Literature & Languages	23	3.0%
Liberal Arts & History	18	2.4%
Visual & Performing Arts	45	5.9%
Communications	4	0.5%
Arts & Humanities	99	12.9%
Total	767	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Platte City

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Platte City

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Platte City are males with 2 vehicles (511, accounting for 47.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (478, making up 35.7%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	48 (4.4%)	24 (1.7%)
1 Vehicle	251 (23.1%)	690 (48.2%)
2 Vehicles	511 (47.0%)	478 (33.4%)
3 Vehicles	213 (19.6%)	222 (15.5%)
4 Vehicles	20 (1.8%)	18 (1.3%)
5 or more Vehicles	44 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,087 (100.0%)	1,432 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Platte City

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Platte City are 30 to 34 minutes (410 commuters, 16.7%), 45 to 59 minutes (286 commuters, 11.7%), and 10 to 14 minutes (277 commuters, 11.3%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	214	8.7%
5 to 9 Minutes	267	10.9%
10 to 14 Minutes	277	11.3%
15 to 19 Minutes	260	10.6%
20 to 24 Minutes	194	7.9%
25 to 29 Minutes	202	8.2%
30 to 34 Minutes	410	16.7%
35 to 39 Minutes	272	11.1%
40 to 44 Minutes	23	0.9%
45 to 59 Minutes	286	11.7%
60 to 89 Minutes	2	0.1%
90 or more Minutes	44	1.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Platte City

The most common commute times in Platte City are 10 to 14 minutes (196 commuters, 18.5%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (279 commuters, 20.0%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	46 (4.3%)	168 (12.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes	59 (5.6%)	208 (14.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes	196 (18.5%)	81 (5.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes	131 (12.4%)	129 (9.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes	46 (4.3%)	148 (10.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes	69 (6.5%)	133 (9.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes	131 (12.4%)	279 (20.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes	145 (13.7%)	127 (9.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes	15 (1.4%)	8 (0.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes	175 (16.6%)	111 (8.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)
90 or more Minutes	44 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Platte City

The most frequent times of departure to work in Platte City are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (173, 16.4%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (264, 18.9%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	135 (12.8%)	38 (2.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	44 (4.2%)	55 (4.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	137 (13.0%)	44 (3.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	172 (16.3%)	264 (18.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	40 (3.8%)	131 (9.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	94 (8.9%)	214 (15.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	17 (1.6%)	28 (2.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	129 (12.2%)	202 (14.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	83 (7.9%)	146 (10.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	173 (16.4%)	189 (13.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	33 (3.1%)	83 (5.9%)
Total	1,057 (100.0%)	1,394 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Platte City

Occupancy by Ownership in Platte City

Of the total 1,932 dwellings in Platte City, owner-occupied units account for 950 (49.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 982 (50.8%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	950	49.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	982	50.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units	1,932	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Platte City

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	486	25.2%
2-Person Household	810	41.9%
3-Person Household	257	13.3%
4+ Person Household	379	19.6%
Total Housing Units	1,932	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Platte City

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	120 (24.7%)	366 (75.3%)
2-Person Household	485 (59.9%)	325 (40.1%)
3-Person Household	124 (48.2%)	133 (51.7%)
4+ Person Household	221 (58.3%)	158 (41.7%)
Total Housing Units	950 (49.2%)	982 (50.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Platte City

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	11 (22.9%)	37 (77.1%)
High School Diploma	241 (40.7%)	351 (59.3%)
College/Associate Degree	295 (41.8%)	411 (58.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	403 (68.8%)	183 (31.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Platte City

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	489	25.3%
35 to 44 Years	584	30.2%
45 to 54 Years	534	27.6%
55 to 64 Years	87	4.5%
65 to 74 Years	176	9.1%
75 to 84 Years	30	1.5%
85 Years and Over	32	1.7%
Total	1,932	100.0%

Housing Finances in Platte City

Median Income by Occupancy in Platte City

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	950 (49.2%)	$84,423
Renter-Occupied	982 (50.8%)	$37,156
Average	1,932 (100.0%)	$58,802

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Platte City

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	0 (0.0%)	40 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	50 (5.1%)
$10,000 to $14,999	11 (1.2%)	29 (2.9%)
$15,000 to $19,999	0 (0.0%)	197 (20.1%)
$20,000 to $24,999	0 (0.0%)	32 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999	14 (1.5%)	74 (7.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999	222 (23.4%)	184 (18.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999	201 (21.2%)	171 (17.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999	151 (15.9%)	70 (7.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999	265 (27.9%)	68 (6.9%)
$150,000 or more	86 (9.0%)	67 (6.8%)
Total	950 (100.0%)	982 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Platte City

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	0 (0.0%)	65 (6.6%)
$300 to $499	47 (5.0%)	13 (1.3%)
$500 to $799	124 (13.1%)	121 (12.3%)
$800 to $999	62 (6.5%)	118 (12.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499	281 (29.6%)	399 (40.6%)
$1,500 to $1,999	280 (29.5%)	199 (20.3%)
$2,000 to $2,499	152 (16.0%)	50 (5.1%)
$2,500 to $2,999	0 (0.0%)	17 (1.7%)
$3,000 or more	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	950 (100.0%)	982 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Platte City

Housing Structures in Platte City

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	897	46.4%
Single Unit, Attached	243	12.6%
2 Unit Apartments	44	2.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	255	13.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	77	4.0%
10 or more Apartments	378	19.6%
Mobile Home / Other	38	2.0%
Total	1,932	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Platte City

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	848 (94.5%)	49 (5.5%)
Single Unit, Attached	68 (28.0%)	175 (72.0%)
2 Unit Apartments	20 (45.5%)	24 (54.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	255 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	77 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments	0 (0.0%)	378 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	14 (36.8%)	24 (63.2%)
Total	950 (49.2%)	982 (50.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Platte City

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	0 (0.0%)	104 (10.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms	0 (0.0%)	319 (32.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms	200 (21.0%)	355 (36.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms	407 (42.8%)	129 (13.1%)
8 or more Rooms	343 (36.1%)	75 (7.6%)
Total	950 (100.0%)	982 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Platte City

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	529 (55.7%)	398 (40.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	0 (0.0%)	52 (5.3%)
Electricity	421 (44.3%)	532 (54.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	950 (100.0%)	982 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Platte City

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	0 (0.0%)	87 (8.9%)
1 Vehicle	339 (35.7%)	625 (63.6%)
2 Vehicles	449 (47.3%)	198 (20.2%)
3 or more Vehicles	162 (17.1%)	72 (7.3%)
Total	950 (100.0%)	982 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Platte City

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Platte City

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	160	790
Median Property Value	$204,500	$198,500
Median Household Income	$66,143	$86
Monthly Housing Costs	$567	$4
Real Estate Taxes	$2,446	$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Platte City

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	14 (8.7%)	25 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $99,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999	106 (66.2%)	702 (88.9%)
$300,000 to $499,999	31 (19.4%)	59 (7.5%)
$500,000 to $749,999	9 (5.6%)	4 (0.5%)
$750,000 to $999,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	160 (100.0%)	790 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Platte City

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $24,999	11 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999	88 (55.0%)	222 (28.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999	31 (19.4%)	113 (14.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999	30 (18.8%)	120 (15.2%)
$150,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	235 (29.7%)
Total	160 (100.0%)	790 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Platte City

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	44 (27.5%)	91,692 (11,606.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x	21 (13.1%)	275 (34.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x	51 (31.9%)	196 (24.8%)
4.0x or more	44 (27.5%)	103 (13.0%)
Total	160 (100.0%)	790 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Platte City

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	14 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	0 (0.0%)	169 (21.4%)
$800 to $1,499	146 (91.2%)	151 (19.1%)
Total	160 (100.0%)	790 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Platte City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Platte City

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	416 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years	963 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years	613 (89.9%)	69 (10.1%)
26 to 34 Years	317 (94.4%)	19 (5.7%)
35 to 44 Years	605 (85.2%)	105 (14.8%)
45 to 54 Years	642 (92.9%)	49 (7.1%)
55 to 64 Years	283 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	308 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	99 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	4,246 (94.6%)	242 (5.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Platte City

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	416 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	963 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	613 (89.9%)	69 (10.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Platte City

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	470 (90.6%)	49 (9.4%)
$25,000 to $49,999	1,047 (88.7%)	133 (11.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999	826 (98.3%)	14 (1.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999	513 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over	1,382 (96.9%)	44 (3.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Platte City

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	209 (50.2%)	248 (59.6%)
6 to 18 Years	205 (21.3%)	878 (91.2%)
19 to 25 Years	118 (17.3%)	495 (72.6%)
25 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	317 (94.4%)
35 to 44 Years	34 (4.8%)	603 (84.9%)
45 to 54 Years	44 (6.4%)	598 (86.5%)
55 to 64 Years	53 (18.7%)	258 (91.2%)
65 to 74 Years	290 (94.2%)	199 (64.6%)
75 Years and over	99 (100.0%)	42 (42.4%)
Total	1,052 (23.4%)	3,638 (81.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Platte City

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	35 (6.5%)	18 (3.3%)
18 to 34 Years	137 (27.1%)	15 (2.8%)
35 to 64 Years	42 (6.1%)	201 (20.2%)
65 to 74 Years	41 (27.9%)	21 (13.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	21 (48.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Platte City

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Platte City: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	23 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	37 (25.2%)	19 (11.8%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	10 (23.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Platte City: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	16 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years	13 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Platte City: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	35 (6.5%)	18 (3.3%)
18 to 34 Years	137 (27.1%)	15 (2.8%)
35 to 64 Years	19 (2.8%)	120 (12.1%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Platte City: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	18 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	96 (9.7%)
65 to 74 Years	17 (11.6%)	2 (1.2%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	21 (48.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Platte City: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	18 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	18 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Platte City

Computing Device Access in Platte City

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	1,477	76.4%
Smartphone	1,793	92.8%
Tablet	1,148	59.4%
No Computing Device	45	2.3%
Total	1,932	100.0%

Internet Access in Platte City

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	0	0.0%
Broadband Home	1,465	75.8%
Cellular Data Only	270	14.0%
Satellite Internet	51	2.6%
No Internet	155	8.0%
Total	1,932	100.0%

Platte City Summary

Platte City, Missouri is a small city located in Platte County, Missouri, United States. It is situated on the Missouri River, approximately 25 miles north of Kansas City. The city has a population of approximately 4,500 people and is the county seat of Platte County.

History

Platte City was founded in 1838 by a group of settlers from Kentucky and Virginia. The city was named after the Platte River, which runs through the area. The city was originally a trading post and was the site of a ferry crossing. In 1845, the city was incorporated and the first post office was established.

In the late 19th century, Platte City became a popular destination for tourists and travelers. The city was home to several hotels, restaurants, and other businesses. The city also had a thriving agricultural industry, with many farms located in the area.

In the early 20th century, Platte City experienced a period of growth and development. The city was home to several factories and businesses, including a flour mill, a canning factory, and a brickyard. The city also had a thriving entertainment industry, with several theaters and movie houses.

Geography

Platte City is located in Platte County, Missouri, approximately 25 miles north of Kansas City. The city is situated on the Missouri River and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The city has a total area of 4.2 square miles, all of which is land.

The climate in Platte City is humid continental, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The average annual precipitation is around 40 inches.

Economy

The economy of Platte City is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The city is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, and wheat. The city also has a thriving tourism industry, with many visitors coming to the area to enjoy the natural beauty of the Missouri River and the surrounding countryside.

The city is also home to several businesses, including a flour mill, a canning factory, and a brickyard. The city also has a thriving entertainment industry, with several theaters and movie houses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Platte City was 4,500. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 1.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

The median income for a household in Platte City was $45,000, and the median income for a family was $50,000. The per capita income for the city was $20,000. About 8.3% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Platte City?

Per Capita income in Platte City is $29,690.

What is the Median Family Income in Platte City?

Median Family Income in Platte City is $61,932.

What is the Median Household income in Platte City?

Median Household Income in Platte City is $58,802.

What is Income or Wage Gap in Platte City?

Income or Wage Gap in Platte City is 22.2%.

Women in Platte City earn 77.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Platte City?

Inequality or Gini Index in Platte City is 0.40.

What is the Total Population of Platte City?

Total Population of Platte City is 4,781.

What is the Total Male Population of Platte City?

Total Male Population of Platte City is 2,282.

What is the Total Female Population of Platte City?

Total Female Population of Platte City is 2,499.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Platte City?

There are 91.32 Males per 100 Females in Platte City.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Platte City?

There are 109.51 Females per 100 Males in Platte City.

What is the Median Population Age in Platte City?

Median Population Age in Platte City is 34.1 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Platte City

Average Family Size in Platte City is 3.0 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Platte City

Average Household Size in Platte City is 2.4 People.

How Large is the Labor Force in Platte City?

There are 2,636 People in the Labor Forcein in Platte City.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Platte City?

72.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Platte City.

What is the Unemployment Rate in Platte City?

Unemployment Rate in Platte City is 4.0%.